Remember the Tesla Semi? The long-gestating, heavy-duty truck first introduced in concept form in 2017 is finally in volume production as of April 2026 - nearly a decade after its initial introduction. On Thursday evening, the company held yet another event for the Semi to demonstrate to customers and investors that the long wait was […]
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will present its Screen Icon Award to Indian actor, director and producer Aamir Khan at its 37th edition, with a 25th-anniversary Special Presentation screening of “Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India” alongside director Ashutosh Gowariker. The festival opens with South Korean thriller “The Assassin(s),” directed by Hur Jin-ho […]
Head coach Jon Scheyer said on Thursday that Duke was his "dream job" and he's in it for the "long haul" following an offseason in which he was pursued by the Mavericks.
Just in time for the scariest season, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is unveiling The Horror Show, a major survey of costumes, props, drawings, posters and other artifacts from the most iconic horror films in throughout the history of cinema. The exhibit opens Saturday. From Bela Lugosi’s original cape from the […]
Guests didn’t leave this year’s Variety Power of Women event empty-handed. After a glitzy evening at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Wednesday night (featuring powerhouse performances from Jennifer Hudson and Normani), attendees were gifted with a curated bag of over 90 products, including skincare items from Goop and Clarins, beauty products from Ilia and Laura […]
Remember when Microsoft wanted everyone to know that "Copilot Plus PCs" were the ones to get, because those were the PCs that that'd have enough built-in AI muscle to get things done? Two and a half years later, Microsoft and Qualcomm seem to be admitting the brand is already dead. Windows Central's Zac Bowden reports […]
The 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival opened on Sept. 24 with an AI robot dance by Unitree, a tribute to four late friends of the festival and the East-West Award for Hong Kong director Ann Hui. The ceremony took place at the Platform, the festival’s signature open-air theater inside the ancient […]
One day after Mark Messier said he was "horrified" by the Oilers' hiring of Mike Babcock, Edmonton forward Zach Hyman invited the Hall of Famer to see how the team is operating under the controversial coach's guidance.
You can go home again, at least part-time, as former MTV Networks head Van Toffler proved when he came back in 2025 as the producer of the MTV Video Music Awards. He’s back in the saddle for a second year in 2026, as the two-hour telecast enjoys its second year in a row with a […]
Bob Chapek expounds at length about his termination from Disney and his belief that ex-CEO Bob Iger stabbed him in the back in his forthcoming book, “Behind the Castle Walls.” Chapek, in recounting his 30-year career at the Mouse House, also offers a number of other revelations in the memoir. Variety obtained an advance copy […]
Rob Pelinka said Thursday that the Lakers remain thankful for their time with LeBron James.
